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MacLean
1966
reducing visibility. First to Beach
Ridge, where Baird's were seen and
heard in good numbers - probably
at least 3007 - plus red-backs. Melt
still further advanced, and remaining
snow is very soft and wet. In best
area top of ridge is ca. 40% exposed.
Drove across Central Marsh to
Pitelka's Plot - there only a few
quiet red-backs. Here - as other sites-
Longspurs were quiet. Went over to
Gasoline Ridge - again quieter. 2 prs. of
red-backs - one good chase. On to Voth
area - it has greatly opened up in
the past two days. Flora across
from Cake Eater is 75% exposed, with
abundant activity. Apparently a group
of ca. 10 red-backs was newly arrived
and beginning to disperse. 2 prs. of
semi-pals - both off displaying. 1 pr.
Turnstones, 8 Bairdii, and 1 golden
plover also in the area. Collected 3
red-backs, then drove in via gasoline
road.
After lunch more equipment
procurement, then went over system
for recording feeding observations.
Prepared new instruction sheets.